MS Industrial and Systems Engineering

The Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Northern Illinois University equips students with advanced skills in analyzing, designing, and improving complex engineering systems involving people, materials, information, equipment, energy, and processes. The program prepares graduates to optimize performance and productivity across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, transportation, and service sectors.

Industrial and systems engineering integrates engineering science, mathematics, and systems analysis to understand and improve the performance of entire workflows and organizational systems, not just individual components. This systems perspective is essential in today’s data-driven industrial landscape where efficiency, quality, and reliability are key value drivers. Students are trained to use quantitative methods, simulation modelling, operations research, and process optimization techniques to tackle complex issues in manufacturing, supply chains, healthcare logistics, enabling better decision-making and enhanced operational effectiveness.